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The Weeb Initiative

Every other week I sit down, think about an anime or manga i finished and share my thoughts.I review animes, mangas, games and so on for the sake of discussion, putting my two cents on the things I like.Comments, collabs and Concerns: theweebinitiative@gmail.comFind me:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weeb-initiative/id1594372096Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord:

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31:08

TWI 080 - An Edgeunning Suicide Squad Isekai review

The Weeb Initiative ·

2025/01/21

For this week, I will talk about something that has been rent free in my head for some time, Suicide Squad Isekai. A nightmare for my SEO and a pretty mid anime even though the studio is great and cast is awesomeMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments,

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52:49

TWI 079 - Sousou no Frieren Review - Late to the...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2025/01/07

Hello everyone! Happy new year! To start off with a bang I wanted to talk about what might as well be the top anime of the last few years if not the decade, Sousou no Frieren: Beyond journey's end. An absolute masterpiece in storytelling and character development. I hope you enjoy it!More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify:

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42:36

TWI 078 - The Weeb Initiative 2024 Year in Review -...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/12/23

First of all, thank you for everyone that listened/ watched the podcast this year, thanks for everyone who left a comment and interacted through Discord or some other social! Thank you for the amazing year! As the last episode of the year, I wanted to go through everything I covered this season and some events that shook the industry in 2024 as a time capsule of sorts. I hope you like it. See you in 2025,Songs mentioned in the episode:Oshi no Ko Season 1 Opening - Idol:

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53:48

Why I read Oshi no Ko: What an ending

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/11/19

A promising start, a successful anime adaptation and a really controversial ending. This week we will talk about Oshi no Ko. The darling series of the last two years that recently finished serialization with one of the endings of all time. I have a strong feeling my opinion does not conform to the general discourse around the ending and as such I would like to talk about it.Songs mentioned in the episode:Oshi no Ko Season 1 Opening - Idol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRtdQ81jPUQOshi no Ko Season

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44:51

Why I watched D4DJ All Mix: One more season please

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/11/05

This week I will be talking about the second season of D4DJ, D4DJ All Mix. A strict improvement from the first season with better animation, more units, more songs and overall a really cute and wholesome style. If Bushiroad releases a new season of this, I'll be sure to enjoy it.Songs mentioned in the episode:D4DJ All Mix Opening - Maihime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmhZdlrJZNc&list=PLk80SyRxgyyslDX_4JJrOSgfhCpV-eSdlD4DJ All Mix Ending - Around and Around:

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28:31

Why I watched D4DJ First Mix: Niche and good at that

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/10/22

This week we will be discussing D4DJ, a somewhat niche "idol" anime focused on Eletronic music and slice of life antics, in contrast to your average idol story. More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns:

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32:05

Why I watched Wake Up, Girls! Shin Shou: Not the best...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/10/08

To finish reviewing all of Wake Up, Girls!, I will be talking about Wake Up, Girls! Shin Shou. Another example of why changing studios spells doom for most series, compounded with a general degradation of the animation and subpar 3DCG scenes.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify:

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35:27

Why I watched Wake Up, Girls! Beyond the Bottom: Good...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/09/24

In this episode I will discuss the last movie entry of Wake Up, Girls!, Wake Up, Girls! Beyond the Bottom. The second arch high point of the Shadow of Youth arc. Has some nice improvements and nice moments but lacks in other areasMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify:

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24:41

Why I watched Wake Up, Girls! Seishun no Kage: I wish...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/09/10

This time I will be talking about the next entry of Wake Up, Girls!, Wake Up, Girls! Seishun no Kage. A really well done movie and generally, a concise follow up to the happenings of the first season but it ultimately fails in its narrative due to the short durationMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify:

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33:59

Why I watched Wake Up, Girls!: Slight improvement on...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/08/27

Following last episode, this time I will be discussing the first proper season of Wake Up, Girls! A generally ok idol anime but bearing some noticeable flaws.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns:

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29:23

Why I watched Wake Up, Girls! Shichinin no Idol: Just...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/08/13

This week I will be starting a little detour into one of the forgotten Idol series from 2014, Wake Up, Girls! A series with promise but a whole host of problems. Music slaps thoMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and Concerns:

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36:05

Why I watched Girls Band Cry: I want more

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/07/30

This week I break the mold a bit and instead of Idols we focus on Rock. This week I'll discuss Girls Band Cry, the best 3DCG anime I've ever watched. A series so full of passion and production value put into it that it defies description. I hope there's more in production, I'll be there to watch it.More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube:

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26:45

Why I watched White Album 2: The sequel didn't hold...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/07/16

Following last episode, this time I will be talking about the sequel of White Album, White Album 2, a story that pays homage to the original even including song and the context but ultimately fails in delivering the same quality of character development and thrilling narrative,More of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify:

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45:20

Why I watched White Album: Absolute soap opera

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/07/02

This week I will be discussing one lost gem from 2009, White Album. One of the best romance dramas I ever watched. With impeccable setting, really nice music and one of the most stacked voice cast in history for a single anime. Absolutely recommended despite the flawsMore of The Weeb Initiative:Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify:

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57:19

Why I watched Love Live! Superstar (Season 2):...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/06/18

Following the last episode I will be discussing Love Live! Superstar Season 2. An ok development for the series that tries some different ideas and borrows good concepts from Nijigasaki. Though most fall flat as the plot points are unfinished in favor of the sequel setupSongs mentioned:Margarete's introduction - Butterfly Wing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmTIs9o7WIIMargarete's Tokyo presentation - Edelstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWT0OrJj80gLiella's Prelim song - Chance

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37:39

Why I watched Love Live! Superstar (Season 1): Back...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/06/04

For this episode I will be discussing Love Live! Superstar Season 1. The latest mainline entry in the franchise caring some of the series' most overused tropes but also bringing a nice revamp to art and writing.P.S.: After finishing the second season, I did my research and got the names and links for the songs I highlighted.Chisato joining the club insert song - Tokonatsu☆Sunshine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd9i50ppx7gSumire as a center song - Nonfiction!!:

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60:45

Why I watched Love Live! Nijigasaki School Idol Club...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/05/21

Following last week's episode I'm talking about Love Live! Nijigasaki School Idol Club Season 2. Now confirmed the best Love Live entry I ever watched to date. A shining example of presentation, animation and music.P.S.: As mentioned in the episode, I did my due diligence and got links for the songs I mentioned.Lanzhu Zhong's(Houmoto Akina) insert song - Eutopia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk8lDW8JB5cLanzhu Zhong's Idol Fes song - Queendom:

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39:17

Why I watched Love Live! Nijigasaki School Idol Club...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/05/14

This week, I'm happy to say I'm discussing the best Love Live entry I ever watched to date, Love Live! Nijigasaki School Idol Club Season 1. A spin-off the main series that to me outdoes the original in many aspects, nonetheless it borrows various ideas and concepts from The Idolm@ster but still carries the Love Live energy wirh itFull anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatMore of The Weeb Initiative:Youtube:

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36:12

Why I watched Love Live: Sunshine (Season 2): Through...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/04/23

Following the last episode, this time, I will be discussing Love Live Sunshine Season 2. A sequel that vastly improves on the failures of the first season delivering good music and a descent endingFull anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatMore of The Weeb Initiative:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments, collabs and

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35:52

Why I watched Love Live: Sunshine (Season 1): Great...

The Weeb Initiative ·

2024/04/09

This week we discuss the other big idol franchise in anime, Love Live, more specifically Love Live Sunshine Season 1. A really cute and wholesome entry in the genre but sorely lacks in the writing department.Full anime/manga list: https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_Weeb_InitiatMore of The Weeb Initiative:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPR1yBkKjeWfCnvX1s_ZycADiscord: https://discord.gg/rSSc87AeJcSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KUuUmEkReF4IYyuFrpbO2?si=a36005c6cb524f34Comments,

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